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A close photograph of a hand holding a round, shallow plate made of pressed areca or palm leaf, filled with a mound of plain white cooked rice topped with a spoonful of orange-yellow curry or chutney. Behind it, steel serving trays holding more white rice sit on a metal counter. Only a partial hand is visible at the left edge, so no full person is shown. The setting suggests food distribution in a kitchen or serving area of an annadhan meal.

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Annadhan in 20142014-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20142014-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20142014-01-01 +1 copiesA close photograph of a hand holding a disposable leaf plate of food. The plate holds white rice with a mixed vegetable curry in orange-red gravy, including pieces of brinjal and a green chili, plus a dry fried side dish with dark bits and red spice. The person's arm wears a wristwatch and a gold-toned bracelet, and a white garment sleeve is visible at left. The setting is dim with a metal railing or table edge in the foreground, consistent with ashram annadan meal service.2014-08-24Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +2 copiesJuly 02 20162016-07-02Annadhan in 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesSeptember 15 20122012-09-15Close-up photograph of a steel plate of food served at the ashram. White rice fills the lower left and centre, topped with a orange-yellow curry containing tomato pieces, sliced root vegetables and dark green herbs or spices, with a few black olive-like pieces scattered across it. A portion of yellow lentil or dal sits at the right edge beside whole dark seeds. The metal rim reflects light and a partially visible hand is at the upper right. No people are shown in focus and no ritual is visible.2012-09-22Annadhan in 20122012-01-01 +1 copiesAnnadhan in 20122012-01-01 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a food serving line at an ashram meal. Two pairs of hands hold metal serving tongs over steel trays: one tray holds plain white rice, the other a yellow-brown savoury dish with spices. A large wooden-pulp disposable plate, pale tan, has rice and a little of the same savoury dish. A man on the right wears a silver bangle and a white garment. Background shows a steel container with a golden-brown curry and blurred clothing.2016-01-02